
Aboriginal Infant Development Support Workers Program
The Aboriginal Infant Development Workers support Indigenous families with children from birth to three years who are at risk of or already have a delay in development. It is our mission to provide support for families with Indigenous children through:
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Fostering and nurturing a safe and healthy family environment between families and community services
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Empowering families to become active participants in the community
The Aboriginal Infant Development Program can offer unique programs to help further your baby’s skills, abilities and wellness through:
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Nobody’s Perfect Parenting
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Aboriginal Parent-Child Mother Goose
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Circle of Security Parenting Program
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Ages and Stages Questionnaire
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Infant Massage
The benefits for parent and child:
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Get to meet other families in the Vancouver community
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One to one consultation with the AIDP support worker
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Home visits
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Informal assessment of child and family needs that are culturally sensitive and meaningful
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Support positive parent-child relationships
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Cultural knowledge and activities
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Provide appropriate referrals when necessary or as requested
Contact us
717 Princess Avenue Vancouver,
BC V6A-3E4
Ask for Team Leader:
604 602 7558
Doreen MacFarlane: Ext 132
AIDP Home visitor Lorinda Seto: Ext 134
AIDP Home visitor Cindy Pete: Ext 133